1. Loading dock clerks at Shandling receive raw materials (goods) from Common Carriers (UPS, Roadway, Yellow Freight, etc.) at the loading dock. The loading dock clerk inspects the bill of lading and enters the vendor ID into a computer terminal. The computer checks the Purchase Order Master File (which is maintained on disk) and displays the current open purchase orders for that vendor on the computer terminal. The loading dock clerk enters the purchase order number corresponding to this shipment and the computer prints a copy of the PO on the loading dock printer. The loading dock clerk then inspects the goods for damage. After inspecting the goods for damage, the loading dock clerk compares the packing slip, the goods, and the purchase order and then prepares a receiving report. The loading dock clerk then attaches a copy of the receiving report to the goods and forwards them to the warehouse. At this time, the loading dock clerk enters a code on the computer that indicates that the purchase was received in good condition. The computer updates the Purchase Order Master File. The loading dock clerk then sends copies of the receiving report to Accounts payable and the Inventory manager. 1 2 3 12 13 4 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 15 11
1,2,3,12,13,4,14,5,6,7,8,9,10,15,11

2. Common Carrier Loading Dock Computer
Warehouse 9
Receiving
Report
Goods
& BOL 1
Loading
Dock 11
Receiving
Report
copy 3
Vendor ID 2 5 6 7 8 13
Open
POs 10
Code
Accts.
Payable 14 PO 4 PO
Num.
Computer
Inventory 12 15
PO Master
1,2,3,12,13,4,14,5,6,7,8,9,10,15,11

3. Common Carrier 1.0 Validate PO 3.0 Complete 2.0 Prepare Receiving
Goods
& BOL
Accts.
Payable
1.0
Validate PO 9
Receiving
Report
Inventory 12 11
Receiving
Report
copy
PO Master 15
3.0
Complete
Receiving
2.0
Prepare
Receiving
Rept.
Warehouse
1,2,3,12,13,4,14,5,6,7,8,9,10,15,11